Gmc YUKON HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
55 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2012 model years. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 55 complaints (25.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 18.2% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 10.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
Air Bags: 14; Electrical System: 10; Engine: 8; Unknown Or Other: 7; Steering: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 3 |
2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 10; 2015: 5; 2016: 3; 2017: 11; 2018: 13; 2019: 3
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10282975 · 2009-09-05 (September 5, 2009)
ROCKS ENTER A SMALL HOLE OF THE REAR BRAKES CAUSING THEM TO BE LODGED IN THE BRAKE DRUM AND MAKING IT NECESSARY FOR A MECHANIC TO REMOVE. MY CONCERN IS THAT I WON'T KNOW ROCKS ARE IN THERE AND THEY WILL CAUSING A BRAKING PROBLEM RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10282975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10342107 · 2010-07-08 (July 8, 2010)
WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 GMC YUKON HYBRID IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND DECELERATING, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I FELT A MOVEMENT IN THE GAS PEDAL, EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND I APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH MADE IT STOP IMMEDIATELY. THIS COULD HAVE HAD A TRAGIC OUTCOME IF I'D BEEN IN A PARKING LOT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10542924 · 2013-09-10 (September 10, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON DENALI HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD INDEPENDENTLY CONVERTED FROM THE GASOLINE MODE TO ELECTRICAL HYBRID MODE. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED BUT REGAINED POWER ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10542924 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10584119 · 2014-04-22 (April 22, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10584119 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11001416 · 2017-06-26 (June 26, 2017)
MY TRUCK ACCELERATES AND ABRUPTLY STOPS WHILE SLOWING DOWN UNDER 20 MPH. UNDER 20 MPH THE ENGINE IS SUPPOSE TO SWITCH OVER TO CONNECT TO HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPS WHILE TURNING OR SOMETIMES THE CAR CUTS ALL THE WAY OFF. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2010 AND I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2013. OVERTIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY WOULD TELL ME THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I RECENTLY HAD MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE LIFTERS ACCORDING TO THEIR DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. THE COST …
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10578314 · 2014-04-08 (April 8, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC YUKON HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING OVER A PERIOD OF ONE WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,500. ...UPDATED 05-13-14 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 86,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10578314 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10588044 · 2014-05-13 (May 13, 2014)
MY STEERING POWER WAS COMPLETELY DOWN WITHOUT NO WARNING HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE THE GOOD THING IT HAPPEN WHEN I GOT AN OIL CHANGE... I DON'T KNOW WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSE IT CAUSE MY TRUCK WAS PERFECTLY FINE BEFORE THE OIL CHANGE ONCE THEY DID THE OIL CHANGE THE STEERING POWER WAS NOT WORKING G MT WHEEL WAS VERY HARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 132,582 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10985624 · 2017-05-14 (May 14, 2017)
WHEN THE TRUCK GOES FROM THE AUTO STOP TO ENGINE POWER THE CLUCH IN THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T ENGAGE FULL SHUTTING THE TRUCK OFF WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT FROM A STOP. THE TRUCK HAS SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 5 SMALL CHILDREN ON BOARD. OTHER TIMES IT WILL ONLY PARTIALLY ENGAGED LEAVING YOU WITH ALMOST NO POWER TO PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC. MY TRUCK IS STILL UNDER 100000 MILES BUT OVER THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD.
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10985624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11025458 · 2017-09-25 (September 25, 2017)
SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 YRS AGO I HAVE COMPLAINED TO DODGE AND GMC ABOUT THE ISSUES INVOLVING THE CAR. IT HAS HESSITATED WHEN PUSHING ON THE GAS AFTER BEING IN A STOP. IT HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN ON A STOP LIGHT GONE ALL THE WAY TO 4. I HAD TO PUT IT ON PARK FOR IT TO STOP.THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF ON ME SEVERAL TIMES THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AND THEN AFTER 2-3 DAYS TURNS OFF ALONG WITH THE ROAD HAZZARD LIGHT. WHEN I TAKE IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED THEY FIND NOTHING. I FINALLY GOT TIRED OF IT TOOK IT TO DODGE TO HAVE I…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11025458 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
2008: 0; 2009: 0; 2010: 0; 2011: 0; 2012: 0